Page-turner or sheep-counter: a Books in the '80s podcast?

Sure, I remember reading in the '80s, but I rarely read '80s books. I was more into Hunter S. Thompson, Hemingway and Vonnegut. However, today's reader e-mail from "Jen With One N" in Queens, N.Y., urges us to reconsider our stance on '80s literature.

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Well, I've done it. This weekend I've finally listened to every episode of SIT80s. I even got my reluctant, new music appreciating husband on board with the Brian Johnson, Joe Elliott and Quiet Riot podcasts.

Also, kudos on the last episode. It has, indeed, been a tough year for '80s children, but your tribute to Patrick Swayze was fun and celebratory. I got REALLY excited when you guys started talking about what kind of books you like. I work at a publishing company so I'm a bit of a (sexy) nerdball myself, and I was reminded that I've meant to ask about a books in the '80s podcast. What do you say? And you should totally let Cathy Wos take the lead, being a (sexy) librarian and all.

Less Than Zero,
Slaves of New York and
Bright Lights, Big City are a good start. And all those great novelizations. I saved up lunch money for a week to buy
Footloose from the grocery store. And several years later, I bought the novelization of
Pretty in Pink with the original Andie gets Duckie ending. Funny, I bought that one at the grocery store too -- hmm. Plus, what about the comic books that emerged in the '80s?
Bloom County and
Calvin and Hobbes were my faves.

Please consider Books of the '80s. Your audience is smart -- they can take it! Warm regards to your excellent co-hosts Sean and Cathy.

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Relive the '80s music, movies and culture with Tampa Bay Times correspondent Steve Spears. A teen during the greatest decade ever, Steve is obsessed with everything from Duran Duran to Journey, John Hughes to John Cusack, and parachute pants to big hair.